News Manel Kape misses weight, fight vs Nicolau is OFF!

[Safton]

Well, even if Kape manages to dodge the recent fate that befell CeeRod by being forced to move up, this is still a really bad look. That's now multiple weight misses inside the promotion, with this one getting a fight scrapped last-minute... I don't see the UFC letting that go and putting him on a track toward title contention any time soon regardless of if he stays at 125. He'd have to prove he can consistently make 125 a few times before they give him that push I imagine. Kinda sucks, because on the one hand many people saw him as one of the most exciting and compelling up-and-comers for the title picture at Flyweight, but it is what it is.

As a Nicholau fan I'm just glad I don't have to see him get KO'd twice in a row. I know he nominally won the first fight, but something tells me he wouldn't have gotten so lucky this time. As an aside, Kape would be an interesting addition to Bantamweight. I wonder who his debut would be against if he got forced up...

 

[maximus__]

He had a virus but is taking antibiotics...who's his doctor?

Dude had a cold and self medicated from the sound of it.

 

[Khaosan]

Can't stand this guy, I'm enjoying watching him fail.

 

[El Fernas]

Take a replacement fight in 3 weeks ?

Making weight in 3 weeks doesnt sound ideal, iirc they often do that so they dont have to pay anything, its a bit of a shame, if fight gets called off by the AC im guessing they get show money, not their fault or decision.

 

[svmr_db]

 

[MMAALLDAYBAYBAY]

I'd like to hear Izzy's thoughts on this matter.

 

[Ladder Master]

His opponent should still get paid.

 

[WoozyFailGuy]

There actually was a terrible virus going around Vegas, my entire family and friends circle caught it.

 

[PhilMcCavity]

He’s built like an 11 year old child